To: Board of Supervisors
From: Marla Stuart, Employment and Human Services Director
Report Title: Proclaim February 2024 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution declaring February 2024 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month as recommended by the Employment & Human Services Director in partnership with STAND! For Families Free of Violence.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
BACKGROUND:
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, an issue that impacts all community members - teens, parents, teachers, friends, relatives, and more. Contra Costa Alliance to End Abuse, STAND!, and other community partners are raising awareness about teen dating violence and promoting safe, healthy relationships.
This resolution seeks to encourage schools, community groups, families, and youth to hold and participate in programs and activities that raise awareness about the dynamics of teen dating violence and empower teens to develop healthy and safe relationships throughout their lives.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF proclaiming February 2024 as Teen Dating Violence and Prevention Month
WHEREAS, teen dating violence is a serious public health issue defined as physical, psychological or sexual abuse; harassment; or stalking of any person ages 12 to 18 in a past or present romantic or consensual relationship; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that, in 2019, 1 in 12 U.S. high school students reported experiencing physical dating violencei and the same number reported experiencing sexual dating violence. According to the U.S. Department of Justice's 2022 Teen Dating Violence Report, 19% of U.S. teens experience sexual or physical dating violence and about half face stalking or ...
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